Three cheers to everyone involved for striking a deal with the owners of the Newport Mall– Jersey City residents can now get a dollar discount for parking in the mall garage.

The discount was negotiated by Councilman Steven Fulop who was hoping to get his name in the local newspapers. Residents will have to present a valid driver’s license as proof of residency to get the dollar off. And the garage cashier won’t be authorized to give the discount. Instead, folks will need to go to the mall information desk where waiting on line will likely surpass the 3 hour limit.

Meanwhile, Jersey Gardens, Garden State Plaza, and Willowbrook mall still offer free parking, and unlike Newport, don’t suck. [Well, Jersey Garden’s does, but at least the parking is free].